Friday, September 28th
10:00am to 2:00am (Be sure to arrive by 1:30!)
Start at Mission Plaza
211 N Main St., Ventura CA
Free to the Public
Youth 5-19 and their Family
English/Spanish Friendly
Come to VCCool’s 7th Annual Youth Bicycle Safety Rodeo! It’s the biggest youth bicycle event of the year. A fun and exciting event for the entire family. VCCool wants to make sure youth have the bike equipment, a safe properly -working bicycle, and a strong understanding of bicycle “street smarts.” We’re also bringing in the COOLNESS: a bicycle fashion show and “Bling my Bike.” Features Include:
- Bicycle Helmet Fit – Free helmet to all youth (19 and under) who need one. Special gift to all youth who have one.
- Bike check and basic repairs – Free to all youth (19 and under)
- Bike Driver’s Test – High School students– Free odometer for scores 80% and up, plus chance to win one of two new bikes.
- Know your rights and bicycle laws on the road. Bikes are Traffic – no matter what age the “driver!”
- Bicycle Fashion Show 11:00am – Cycle Chic – Thrift-Store to the latest threads, with donations from Patagonia and other local businesses. Fashion auction to raise funds for safer roads for bicycling.
- Bling My Bike – a hip craft table where youth can create bike-art to adorn their Rides.
- Skill Course – Once you and your bike are ready – try your skill! With a special new wing for youth 15 – 19.
- Chance to win one of two brand-new bicycles by completing all age-appropriate stations. Raffle
